Mastering Sentence Combination Techniques

What is a key skill in academic writing as discussed in the video?

• Using complex vocabulary

• Combining short sentences

• Avoiding punctuation

• Writing long paragraphs

Which conjunction can be used to create a compound sentence?

• Because

• And

• Despite

• Although

Which conjunction is not typically used to start a complex sentence?

• Yet

• Therefore

• Because

• So

How can you transform two simple sentences into a complex sentence using 'because'?

• By adding it at the end

• By inserting it between adjectives

• By starting one sentence with it

• By using it as a noun

What is the result of using 'if' in a sentence structure?

• It adds a location

• It suggests a condition

• It indicates time

• It provides an example

What effect does the phrase 'not only... but also' have on a sentence?

• It shows contrast

• It creates confusion

• It simplifies the sentence

• It adds emphasis

Which phrase would you use to add both emphasis and detail to two related actions?

• Either...or

• Neither...nor

• Whether...or

• Not only...but also

What does the conjunction 'but' typically indicate in a sentence?

• Cause

• Contrast

• Time

• Addition

What is the purpose of practicing different ways to combine sentences?

• To increase the length of the essay

• To identify the clearest way to present ideas

• To find the most complex combination

• To confuse the reader

Why might an author choose to emphasize one subject over another in a sentence?

• To confuse the audience

• To highlight more important information

• To comply with grammar rules

• To reduce the word count